Crossbones Pictures
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 356
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From: Godfrey, IL
Bars are 16" Nash pudgy midget gimps, havent scraped yet but have been pretty close according to the guys i rode with. The tank is the stock one that i had a shop strip the old paint and pinstriping off, grind down the welds and smooth everything out. As far as running fenderless, i cut the fender support on the non brake side with a dremmel so that it appears that there is a spacer there but its actually the stock piece.
Last edited by rowdy82; May 29, 2010 at 09:20 AM.
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 313
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From: Shropshire, England
This was my winter project.
Got a fender blank and fabricated up a mount for a Ford Model A taillight.
Then I gave it a VL flathead paint scheme.
Samson Longshot Legends fishtails
Quick detach windshield is great for the spring time!
Used the stock struts so I can still use my quick detach sissy bar.
Got a fender blank and fabricated up a mount for a Ford Model A taillight.
Then I gave it a VL flathead paint scheme.
Samson Longshot Legends fishtails
Quick detach windshield is great for the spring time!
Used the stock struts so I can still use my quick detach sissy bar.
Stage III
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3
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just finished
RSD rear fender, seat kit, exhaust, headlight re-locater, and 14" RSD'themed bars.. leather and bag from Nash. License plate and mirror/turn signals from Heartland.
Last edited by vetsandjets; May 31, 2010 at 10:24 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 148
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From: Queen Creek AZ
No you don't have to replace it with anything, there is a write up somewhere showing why with pics.
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 245
Likes: 1
From: Grayson GA
apes keep getting loose :mad:
Guys I dont know whats up with my mini apes but they keep getting loose and move back and forth with a little pressure. I have tightened the hell out of the allen bolts that hold the handlebar but no luck. Ive tried to use locktite (blue) on them thinking the bolts just get loose but that didnt work either. Today I got on it and pulled a little on the bars and they went pretty far back. Im concerned its going to be a safety issue. I dont want them moving on me on a turn or a sudden stop. Does anyone else have this problem? Please advice
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 101
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Had the same problem when I went with 16" apes .... got some good advice from ppl here ... Take the risers caps off , grind or sandpaper all the paint off , then score the caps with a dremel or a punch ( I used a punch)...I also changed out the riser bushings to goodentites .... Since then I had no problems .